Attorneys are held to high ethical standards. They often are privy to very sensitive information about their clients. Sharing that information inappropriately would constitute a breach of attorney-client privilege. That’s just one example of an ethics violation. Unfortunately, ethics violations do occur. Some types are more common than others. The most common include the following:…
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It’s become increasingly common in recent years for professionals across a wide range of industries and fields to use social media as a means of finding clients and customers. Attorneys are no exception. Clubhouse is one app that some attorneys have begun using in this capacity. This unique social media platform allows users to join…
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On Thursday, June 24, a New York court temporarily suspended Rudy Giuliani’s license to practice law in the state. The ethics violation that prompted the suspension involved false statements Giuliani made. Some believe Giuliani made these statements in an attempt to overturn former President Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 presidential race. Others argue his…
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Remote working has been a helpful change for many working professionals across a variety of industries. But lawyers practicing remotely in Florida and other states have worried for some time whether practicing their trade is legal or not. Many remote lawyers lack the licenses to practice in their new home states. The American Bar Association…
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